Healthcare Assistant - Breast Screening

InHealth Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Guildford is looking for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join the breast screening team. This part-time role (22.5 hours per week) involves supporting women throughout their assessments in a professional manner. Ideal candidates will have healthcare experience and strong communication skills, with opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience is essential.
• Empathetic and professional approach to patient care.
• Ability to support patients in distress.

Responsibilities

• Support women during breast assessments with professionalism.
• Act as a patient advocate ensuring dignity and privacy.
• Assist clinicians before, during, and after procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment.
• Keep accurate records while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Education

Willingness to undertake NVQ qualification

Job description

Overview

InHealth is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our breast screening team at the Jarvis Breast Centre, Surrey. This part-time role (22.5 hours per week) offers the opportunity to make a real difference in womens health by supporting patients throughout their breast screening and assessment journey. Working alongside experienced clinicians, you will provide professional, empathetic care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will help ensure patients feel reassured, respected, and supported at all times, contributing to high-quality, safe, and effective service delivery. This role is ideal for individuals with healthcare experience who are passionate about patient care and want to be part of a supportive, patient-focused team. You will gain valuable experience in breast screening and assessment, with opportunities for training and career development.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support women undergoing breast assessments, ensuring their dignity, privacy, and comfort at all times. You will assist clinicians before, during, and after procedures, providing reassurance and guidance to patients, and preparing and maintaining clinical equipment. You will be responsible for keeping accurate records while maintaining confidentiality, supporting a safe and clean environment in line with health and safety policies, and acting as a patient advocate. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth clinic operations and effective communication with patients, carers, and team members. The role requires empathy, strong communication skills, and the ability to respond sensitively to patients in distress. Basic IT skills and understanding of data protection are essential, and knowledge of womens health or the NHS Breast Screening Programme is desirable.

About us

InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.

Job responsibilities

Location: Jarvis Breast Centre, Surrey Contract Type: 22.5 hours per week (set days: Monday, Tuesday, and either Wednesday or Thursday) Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 pro rata

Are you passionate about providing outstanding patient care? Do you want to be part of a supportive team making a real difference in womens health?

At InHealth, we’re looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our breast screening team. You’ll play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their journey, working alongside experienced clinicians in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job description & Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting women undergoing breast assessments with professionalism and care
• Acting as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity and privacy at all times
• Assisting clinicians before, during, and after procedures
• Providing reassurance and post-procedure support to patients
• Preparing and maintaining clinical equipment
• Keeping accurate records while upholding confidentiality standards
• Ensuring a safe and clean environment in line with health and safety policies

What we’re looking for:

• A caring, professional, and empathetic approach to patient care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in a healthcare setting
• The ability to support patients in distress with sensitivity
• Basic IT skills and an understanding of data protection
• An interest in womens health

Desirable but not essential: Knowledge of the NHS Breast Screening Programme; NVQ qualification (or willingness to undertake); understanding of health promotion

Why join us?

• We value our people and offer a supportive team and positive working environment
• Opportunities for training and career development
• The chance to make a real impact in patient care

If you’re a compassionate and proactive individual looking for a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us make healthcare better.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.